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Top 10 Cheapest Stocks To Buy Right Now: HCP Inc. (HCP)

HCP, Inc. is an independent hybrid real estate investment trust. The fund invests in real estate markets of the United States. It primarily invests in properties serving the healthcare industry including sectors of healthcare such as senior housing, life science, medical office, hospital and skilled nursing. The fund also invests in mezzanine loans and other debt instruments. It engages in acquisition, development, leasing, selling and managing of healthcare real estate and provides mortgage and other financing to healthcare providers. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index, Berkshire Hathaway Index, and MSCI REIT Index. HCP, Inc. was formed in 1985 and is based in Long Beach, California with additional office in Nashville and San Francisco.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Ben Levisohn]

  Shares of HCP (HCP) are dropping again today following the surprise ouster of CEO James Flaherty yesterday.

  The healthcare REIT is busy trying to convince investors that there’s nothing behind the move other than the fact that they wanted a new leadership style when the place Jones Lang LaSalle’s(JLL) Lauralee Martin at the helm. Cowen’s James Sullivan explains why the move continues to shake up investors:

  The CEO announcement took investors by surprise, and we may see additional share volatility as shareholders digest the transition. The apparent suddenness of the announcement, and the age difference between Flaherty and Martin, may also raise questions about Martin’s tenure and the new succession plans.

  Management Reiterated Its Commitment To The Current Strategy. Still, it is natural to assume that with a new leader, some changes to the management team may be made (even if in the form of additions to the team). And given Martin’s experience and comments on the call, we could see an increased emphasis on international opportunities, whic! h may raise concerns with existing shareholders.

  HCP has dropped 1.6% to $39.17 today, while competitor Health Care REIT (HCN) has gained 0.6% to $61.97, while Ventas (VTR) has risen 0.5% to $62.31.

• [By Ben Levisohn]

  My vote for the strangest drop of the week goes to HCP (HCP). The healthcare real-estate investment trust fell 6% to $39.05 after it fired its CEO without warning and insisted there was nothing behind it except desire for a different management style. Investors were not enthused.

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